Fig. 8.25. Bonnet lock mounting bolts
If you now loosen bolts 1, you can change and adjust the hood gaps (Fig. 8.25).
Tightening torques: bolts 1 – 12 Nm.
Adjust the lock hook.
Adjusting the stops
Loosen clamp screw 1 until the rubber stop becomes visible.
Note: The adjustment description is given for the left stop. The adjustment of the right stop is carried out in the same way.
Fig. 8.26. Locking plunger and clamping screw
After this, remove the locking pusher 2 from the adjustable stop (Fig. 8.26).
Fig. 8.27. Setting the clearance between the clamping screw and the pusher
Set the dimension a on the pusher to 12.5 mm (Fig. 8.27).
Close the hood by pressing lightly in the middle, but do not latch the hood.
Open the hood again.
Fig. 8.28. Scheme of adjustment of the clamping screw position
Screw in clamping screw 1 of the adjustable stop to a depth of a – 25 mm (Fig. 8.28).
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Check that the adjustment is correct.

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